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NORTH WHATCOM FIRE AND RESCUE PO BOX 286 LYNDEN, WASHINGTON 98264 360-318-9933 http://www.nwfrs.net
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Updated: September 08, 2025
Position Title: Entry Level Firefighter
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue is currently hiring for Entry Level Firefighter. All entry level candidates must complete the FireTEAM exam and CPAT through National Testing Network. All candidates must also complete the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) and the Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) located in your candidate profile on National Testing Network by October 10, 2025.
Entry Level candidates must fill out a North Whatcom Fire and Rescue application for employment found on our website at www.nwfrs.com.
2025 Salary Information:
Entry Level $7,208.97
2025 Salary Information: Based on 2023-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement: Appendix A.
2026 Salary Information: Currently in contract negotiations.
Benefit Information: Medical, dental, vision benefits; Life Insurance & ADD; MERP; LEOFF2 Retirement; Employer contribution Washington State Deferred Compensation Plan; Education Incentive; Longevity Incentive; Paid vacation and sick leave.
Candidate Contact Person:Kelly Freeman - Human Resourceskfreeman@nwfrs.com
Department Overview: North Whatcom Fire and Rescue serves 182 square miles in the north end of Whatcom County consisting of the City of Blaine, Birch Bay, the surrounding areas of the City of Lynden, and south to boundaries of the City of Bellingham. NWFR is a primarily career department with the addition of limited volunteers, a tender group and rehab group. North Whatcom Fire and Rescue line personnel are represented by IAFF Local 106.
City/ County/ Area Information: Whatcom County lies in the furthest northwest corner of both the State of Washington and the continental United States. It is bordered on the north by the Canadian border, on the east by Okanogan County, on the south by Skagit County and on the west by the Strait of Georgia and Bellingham Bay. These borders enclose large parts of the Mount Baker National Forest and the North Cascades National Park, which comprise about 2/3rds of Whatcom County’s total area. All but a few residents live in the western third of the county. Cities of Whatcom County include Bellingham, Blaine, Everson, Ferndale, Lynden, Nooksack and Sumas. The communities of Whatcom County reflect the region’s geographical diversity, rich natural resources and unique historical and cultural character.
Population: 45,000
Job Requirements
Age : 21
Citizenship Required : Yes; Permanent Resident Alien status also considered; Must live in the USA.
High School Grad/GED : Yes
Valid WASHINGTON Driver's License : Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English : Yes
Vision : Corrected to 20/20 vision
College : Preferred
Academy Certification : Preferred
Necessary Certifications :Entry Level: Current WA State or National Registry EMT Certification.Additional Requirements : Passing score on CPAT.
Entry Level Hiring Process : Qualified candidates will complete the NTN written exam with a 75% or higher score. Interview process will consist of a speed interview, oral board interview and Chief’s interview. All candidates must have a current WA state or National Registry EMT license and have a current passing score on CPAT. Candidates invited to the oral board interviews must complete the PHQ by a given date prior to their interview.Please upload your completed North Whatcom Fire Rescue application found at www.nwfrs.com to your documents section of your National Testing Network profile or send via email to kfreeman@nwfrs.com or mail to:
North Whatcom Fire and RescueAttention: Human ResourcesPO Box 286Lynden WA 98264-0826
Automatic Disqualifiers:Driving: DUI, reckless driving, hit & run; suspension of driver’s license within the past 5 years; two or more moving violations in the past 5 years.Drug usage: Must pass drug and alcohol screening at time of hire.Tobacco usage: NWFR has a no on site tobacco use policy for all employees.Criminal activity: Any adult felony conviction; juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed.Employment: Lied during any stage of the hiring process; one or more terminations, or leaving employer in lieu of termination.Financial: Failure to pay income tax or child support.
